Shrewsbury man accused of attacking elderly mother

A 44-year-old man has been charged with stabbing his 83-year-old mother in the family's home. Police found a knife handle with a broken blade in the house, court records reveal.

By Scott J. Croteau and Elaine Thompson TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

A 44-year-old man was accused in Westboro District Court today of beating his 83-year-old mother in the family's home.

Sean C. Connolly of 30 Cross St. was charged with assault and battery on a person over 60 with injury and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The district attorney's office said the attack involved in a knife.

Police found a knife handle with a broken blade in the house, records reveal.

His mother, Paula H. Connolly, was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus after police were called to the home about 10:45 last night for a report of an assault. Court records indicate she had a large cut on her hand, consistent with being stabbed, and multiple facial injuries and rib fractures. Her eyes were swollen shut, records show.

The son's call to police included incriminating statements, the records show.

After speaking with Mr. Connolly, who had blood on his hands and feet, police arrested him, according to the district attorney's office.

Ms. Connolly's condition was not immediately available.

Mr. Connolly was ordered held without bail today, and his case was continued to Dec. 21.